Delight at award for Calcot park

A Calcot park has been awarded a prestigious Green Flag award for the second year running.

Linear Park stood out after impressing the judges with its use of green space, well-maintained facilities and a high standard of safety and security.

Only green spaces that are free to enter and open to the public are eligible for the award.

Hilary Cole, lead councillor for environment at West Berkshire Council, said: “Staff, in partnership with the Friends Group, have worked very hard running the park throughout the year to ensure the facilities are maintained to a high standard and can be enjoyed by the entire community.

“In the current economic climate many people may look closer to home to enjoy the outdoors and the provision of high quality, free open spaces is particularly important.”